PB Blaster penetrating lube
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trekkeruss
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Apparently it is sometimes used in the repair of brass musical instruments.
aim4squirrels
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What specifically are you trying to loosen?
Mike Honcho
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PB Blaster will work. Kroil is even better, if you can find it. The absolute best is a homemade 50/50 mixture of acetone and automatic trans fluid.
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Thanks. Turns out it's not as impressive on brass pressure fittings as on generic steel bolts/nuts. Maybe because the threads fit tighter to start with? I had to let it soak in for a couple hours and 2-3 shots of PB before I could get the fittings loose but it did eventually work on all but one.
Here's a tip: avoid using this stuff indoors if possible, since the smell "penetrates" the house just as much as the liquid penetrates the threads.
I never heard of Kroil before. Thanks for pointing it out. Kinda pricey, and like you said it's a bit hard to find. Might have to try the ATF and acetone sometime.
Here's a tip: avoid using this stuff indoors if possible, since the smell "penetrates" the house just as much as the liquid penetrates the threads.
I never heard of Kroil before. Thanks for pointing it out. Kinda pricey, and like you said it's a bit hard to find. Might have to try the ATF and acetone sometime.